How to address the most common portfolio questions ??
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"I didn't need a portfolio when I landed my last two jobs." ?"All my past projects are under NDA." "I can share my work during the call." “It's taking too long and isn't a priority." ---> I hear it almost every day, and I get it. It’s great you could get a great role without having a portfolio in the past. But the thing is - the market has changed. And someone needs to tell this: Yes, there are still ways to get an offer without a portfolio: 1. If you personally worked with someone from the hiring team, and can get a very strong referral. 2. If you are as good as almost overqualified for the role. Now, hiring managers expect to see your work before a conversation. Without a portfolio, or with an old one, you might get overlooked. In the last 6 months, I worked with 15+ clients in the US and Europe on design openings. And believe me - I truly want to see you succeed! (yes, you got me - I get paid for it) So, I need to be honest with you. Harsh truth: 80%+ of hiring managers are now ?????? ready to consider candidates who can’t share their work before the call. It's no longer about waiting until the interview - it's about showing your skills to start the conversation. So, if you're running into these roadblocks, here’s what to do: ? All my projects are under NDA. ? Password-protected website pages, blurred logos, anonymized projects, or a Loom recording explaining your work in 5-10 minutes. ? I keep putting it off because I want everything to be perfect. ? You don’t need to have it perfect. It just needs to be visually clean and user-friendly. Start with a simple minimalistic design, 1 page with contact info + links to 2 cases. Use Framer to move fast. ? I’m still working on it. ? Start with your best projects. Even 2 cases in the portfolio is usually enough for a conversation starter. ? I can share my work during the call. ? I know presenting work is ideal, but hiring managers might prefer candidates who can share it upfront. At least 1 case can get things moving. ? I didn't need one before ? I understand, but the market is different now. If you’ve been looking for a new role for 1-2 months with no success, it’s time to have one! It seems the portfolio is no longer optional. A good part is - it will open so many doors for you! What other concerns do you have about the portfolio? Anyone had luck landing a job without one in the last 12 months? #uxhiring #portfolio #tips #ux #design